$41,234
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in original leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in patinated original reddish aniline leather with frame in chromed steel.
Steel
PK 31 - 3 seater in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in patinated black leather and frame in black oxidised steel. Stamped from manufacturer E. Kold Christensen.
Steel
$24,730
H 27.56 in W 77.96 in D 29.93 in
PK 31-3 leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, E.Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic PK31 three-seater leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, EKC Denmark 1958. This sofa is from the first edition produced by E.Kold Christensen until Fritz Hansen takes over the produc...
Steel
$18,791 / item
H 28.15 in W 77.96 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjærholm Pk 31 3 Sofa In Black Leather For E. Kold Christensen From 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
PK31 sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. 3-seater in black leather with steel frame. Danish design classic from the 1960s. — Designer: Poul Kjærholm — Producer: E. Kold C...
Steel
$60,059 / set
H 27.96 in W 207.88 in D 29.93 in
PK 31/3 Sofa Set by Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, 1958
Located in PARIS, FR
Trained as a cabinetmaker before studying under Hans Wegner, Danish designer Poul Kjærholm worked almost exclusively in steel — a material his Scandinavian peers regarded as cold and...
Steel
Leather Sofa PK-31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater leather sofa, PK-31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm.
Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/3 Sofa Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in BAARLO, LI
This three-seater sofa is a rare, timeless, and original old 1960s version of the PK-31, a famous and iconic design by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. The previous owner had the...
Metal, Steel
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 78.55 in D 27.17 in
Danish Design Sofa PK 31/3 Poul Kjærholm E. Kold Christensen Denmark Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Beautiful, black sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, 1958.
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 sofa, black leather, matte chrome-plated steel.
PK 31/3 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - Early 3-seat sofa in brown, patinated aniline leather on matt chromed steel. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/3 Sofa for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK31/3 three person sofa in black leather. Frame of chromed steel. Good original condition with a beautiful black-brownish patina. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm 19...
Steel
PK-31/3 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dallas, TX
PK-31/3 sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in original patinated black leather.
Leather
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare PK-31/3 sofa in cognac brown leather with amazing patina and flat steel designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm Sofa Model PK-31/3 by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Sold
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 26.78 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm in dark black leather with amazing patina.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Pk 31/3 Sofa + 2 Pk 31 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Dark Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
Poul Kjaerholm (denmark, 1929-80) is one of the most important furniture designers of the midcentury era. vintage originals are immensely sought after and sold at design auctions to ...
Steel
Pk 31/3 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 – 3-seat sofa in red black leather on matt chromed steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
Leather
Pk 31/3, Reupholstered Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3, reupholstered three-seat sofa in Dunes Anthrazite (col. 21003) and frame in steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
PK 31/3 Three-Seat in Orginal Leather by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 3-seat sofa in original, patinated cognac leather på matte-chromed steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen, 1958.
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31-3 Sofa for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic and early Poul Kjaerholm three-seat sofa in original black leather. Signed with EKC foundry mark.
Sold
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm sofa model PK-31/3 by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E.
Steel
PK-3 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
PK-3 A pair of dining chairs with steel frame wrapped with natural gray flag line. Designed in 1956. Manufactured by PP Furniture. We ship this item worldwide, please write to con...
Sofa PK 31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The sofa consisted steel side frames that included the front and back legs and were joined beneath the seat by a rectangular steel bar. Seat, back and side panels are coverd in tan l...
Brown Leather "PK 31/3" Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Cambridge, MA
A three-seater sofa designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1960. Upholstered in chocolate brown Spinneybeck leather. EKC stamped mark to underside of matte chrome-...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 63 White Flint-Rolled Marble Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed as a coffee table to Poul Kjærholm's sofa PK 31/3. The table has a satin brushed stainless steel frame.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 63 White Flint-Rolled Marble Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed as a coffee table to Poul Kjærholm's sofa PK 31/3. The table has a satin brushed stainless steel frame.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Pair of PK 3 Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980). Pair of PK3 chairs in halliard on steel frame. Produced at E. Kold Christensen between 1956-1975.
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 77.96 in D 29.93 in
Sofa PK 31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm for E.K.Christensen in Original Cognac Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The sofa consisted steel side frames that included the front and back legs and were joined beneath the seat by a rectangular steel bar. Seat, back and side panels are coverd in origi...
PK 31/3 sofa from Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifull Scandinavian Modern sofa in red classic leather. Literature: The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné, Sheridan, ppg. 110-113.
$9,248
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$12,670 / item
H 30 in W 120 in D 33 in
Terrazza Divano (Terrace Couch) by Greg Palombo. Solid wood and leather
Located in Hurricane, UT
An all solid wood sofa with leather upholstery and integrated side tables made by American designer and maker, Greg Palombo. Like all pieces from Greg Palombo, this sofa was designed...
Leather, Sapele Wood
Cognac Leather Director's Chair
By Dario Alfonsi
Located in Milan, IT
Dark hues of vegetable-tanned leather and a beechwood frame finished with an ash wood varnish. Hand-sewn and assembled in Rome by Dario Alfonsi, this iconic collapsible chair express...
Leather, Beech
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Brown Leather & Rosewood Sofa
By Galvano
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Simple Mid Century Danish Sofa with an executive sort of feel. Manufactured by Soda Gavano Sofa is dark chocolate leather with a rosewood base. Sofa is well loved. Leather shows ...
Leather, Rosewood
Sold|$2,250
H 28 in W 72 in D 29 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern Low lounge red leather 3 seat sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa exhibits characteristics reminiscent of Borge Mogensen's design. The vibrant aestheti...
Leather, Wood
$39,500
H 12 in W 75 in D 32 in
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very lively pat...
Stainless Steel
$15,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 35 in D 41 in
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Anchored in the bold horizons of 1960s Brazilian modernism, the Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon stands as a testament to artful craftsmanship, organic structure, and ...
Leather, Rosewood
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...
Chrome
$9,500 / set
H 31.25 in W 33 in D 29 in
Rare 1964 Rosewood Herman Miller Eames Lounge chair & Ottoman w/Original Receipt
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We were fortunate to acquire this rare 1964 Eames chair and Ottoman in black leather and Rosewood veneer. The label dates them to a specific year as the double ring round Herman Mill...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,359
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair E. Kold Christensen Denmark Steel Leather 1968
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Munster, NRW
First edition of the PK20 lounge chair, a graceful, elegant masterpiece created in 1968 by Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm for Ejvind Kold Christensen. It consists of an aesthetic c...
Steel
$14,750 / set
H 28 in W 41 in D 41 in
Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft lounge chairs, lafer lounge chairs, brown leather and walnut, Modern Designer: Percival Lafer Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern S...
Leather, Walnut
A trained cabinetmaker, Poul Kjærholm’s use of industrial methods and materials in the 1960s brought a fresh, graceful, sleek new style to Danish modern design.
At what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Kjærholm studied under Hans Wegner and Jørn Utzon — an industrial designer and the architect of the celebrated Sydney Opera House. The latter greatly influenced Kjærholm’s furniture production techniques — although he employed natural materials such as cane and leather, to a far greater extent than his peers Kjærholm embraced the use of steel (rather than wood) framing for his chairs, daybeds and tables.
Kjærholm’s signal design was the PK22 chair of 1956, a low-slung leather lounger on a steel base. The ideas introduced in the PK22 — Kjærholm’s designs were named using a numeric system devised with his manufacturer, E. Kold Christensen — were refined throughout his career, as the offerings below show: the PK11 chair of 1957, with back and armrests formed by a semicircle of ash; the capacious, richly patinated leather seat of a vintage 1961 PK9 chair; the elegant rattan swoop of the PK 24 chaise longue (1965). The chaise longue's leather headrest, held in place by a steel counterweight, best shows Kjærholm's particular gift for combining technological advancements with a respect for traditional detailing.
While respectful of the past, Poul Kjærholm's sensibility is one of optimism and expectation. His was design for those who lived with verve and élan, and confidently anticipated the future.
Find a collection of vintage Poul Kjærholm furniture on 1stDibs.
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.